blastosphere
- noun
- /ˈblæstəˌsfɪr/
- Specialized
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blastosfera
- At the blastosphere stage, the embryo is composed of a single layer of cells surrounding a cavity.
Examples
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Researchers studied the development of the blastosphere in order to better understand early embryogenesis.
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The formation of the blastosphere represents the first major structural change after fertilization.
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The blastosphere is crucial for early embryonic development.
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During the first week, the blastosphere develops rapidly.
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At the blastosphere stage, the embryo is composed of a single layer of cells surrounding a cavity.
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Researchers studied the development of the blastosphere to better understand early embryogenesis.
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The formation of the blastosphere marks the first major structural change after fertilization.
Synonyms
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9.8
A hollow ball of cells in early pregnancy that forms the embryo and placenta
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5.5
An early part of an animal or plant's life when it is still very small
An early stage of an embryo that is a hollow ball of cells filled with fluid
An early stage of a mammal embryo when some cells start to become different
How Developed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Blastosphere comes from the root blasto- meaning 'bud' or 'sprout' and the part sphere meaning 'ball', so it helps to picture a tiny 'sprouting ball' of cells and refers to the hollow ball of cells in the early embryo.